5 Boss-Level Style Lessons You Can Learn From Rick Ross

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Rap's reigning boss Rick Ross turns 40 today, an age when most men start to throw in the towel when it comes to how they dress. But Rick Ross is no average joe. If anything, like a good wine, Ross has gotten better—and slimmer—in recent years and shows zero signs of taking things down a notch (except his belt). Ross's unapologetic confidence in all corners of his life is something we can all learn from. And that certainly applies to his signature boss style, a can't-miss aesthetic that includes everything from fur coats to rare sneakers and big-ass sunglasses. And while you might not steal Ross's total look to wear to your workplace, there are still some valuable style lessons you can pick up from Da Boss. In fact, here are five of them.

A slim-fit black tuxedo will never go out of style. But if you want to really make an entrance (and look like you own the place), a bold dinner jacket is the easiest way to do it.

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Black Tie Doesn't Have to Be Boring

A slim-fit black tuxedo will never go out of style. But if you want to really make an entrance (and look like you own the place), a bold dinner jacket is the easiest way to do it.

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Everyday outfit is an opportunity to flex

Even a Miami-based man like Ross knows that fur is always more of a statement than an actual practical garment—but that doesn't stop him from slipping one on. And though we won't endorse wearing, say, a fur jacket over your shirtless torso to brunch, a solid flex (whether it's a pair of Yeezys or some archival Raf piece) will always draw a crowd.

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A Boss Is Only As Good As His Accessories

If you want to elevate a simple tuxedo (and your blue jacket is at the cleaners), punch up the look with bold sunglasses (good for blocking out the haters, too) and your flashiest watch. Oh, and, though they're no good for you, cigars are always an easy way to look like a boss.

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It's all about fit (especially if you have a newer, slimmer frame)

As Ross knows, one of the greatest things about losing a ton of weight is buying slim-fit clothes that hug your new frame. So if you've put in the hard work to get your body in shape, your sweaters (velvet or otherwise) should show it off.

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Hold yourself to the gold standard

Of course, at the end of the day, true boss style is all about one thing: Gold. And you can never have enough of it, especially when the rest of your look is actually pretty tame (black tee, denim jacket). Oh, and once you've reached this level of bossdome, no one can tell you're not allowed to wear sunglasses at night.

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